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Anna Smerdova

Czech Republic

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Anna Smerdova

Anna Smerdova is a thirteen-year-old Czech pianist with notable international recognition. She studies at the Tiziano Rossetti International Music Academy under Professor Maria Narodytska and has won over 25 first prizes in 13 countries. In 2025, she became the Grand Prize Winner at the Concert Artists International Competition, performing at Carnegie Hall in New York.

Anna’s achievements include top prizes at prestigious competitions such as WPTA Italy IPC, WPTA Finland, WPTA Austria, Globe International Piano Competition (Netherlands), Wiener Klassik (Austria), Music Singapore International Competition, Golden Piano Talents (North Macedonia), Artepiano IPC (Italy), Global Philharmonic (USA), Franz Liszt Center IPC (Spain), OPUS 2024 (Poland), etc.

A 2023 MenART scholarship recipient, Anna studied with Professor Ivo Kahánek and performed at the Prague Spring Festival 2024. Anna regularly appears at prestigious venues across Europe.

Latest Recognition

ABSOLUTE WINNER

Piano

Haydn Online Music International Competition — 3/2026

Latest Interview

Creating Stories and Emotional Worlds

September 23, 2026

Awards & Recognitions

A timeline of recognition

Haydn Online Music International Competition — 3/2026

Piano · D: 12-13 years old

W. A. Mozart: Piano Sonata No. 13 in B-Flat Major, K. 333: I. Allegro F. Mendelssohn - Rondo Capriccioso, Op. 14 F. Mendelssohn: Concerto No 1., 1. Movement

ABSOLUTE WINNER

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Liszt International Piano Competition Online — 3/2026

Piano · Junior

W. A. Mozart: Piano Sonata No. 13 in B-Flat Major, K. 333: I. Allegro F. Mendelssohn: Rondo Capriccioso, Op. 14 F. Mendelssohn: Concerto No 1., 1. Movement

Junior Absolute Winner

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Mozart International Music Competiton — 3/2026

Piano · D

W. A. Mozart: Piano Sonata No. 13 in B-Flat Major, K. 333: I. Allegro F. Mendelssohn: Concerto No 1., 1. Movement J. S. Bach: Fantasia & Fuga c-moll / C minor BWV 906; Fantasia F. Mendelssohn - Rondo Capriccioso, Op. 14

Absolute Winner

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Global Young Musicians Competition — 3/2026

Piano · D: 12-13

W. A. Mozart: Piano Sonata No. 13 in B-Flat Major, K. 333: I. Allegro F. Mendelssohn - Rondo Capriccioso, Op. 14 F. Mendelssohn: Concerto No 1., 1. Movement

Platinum Award

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Classical Music Stars — 3/2026

PIANO · D:-12-13-y.o.

W. A. Mozart: Piano Sonata No. 13 in B-Flat Major, K. 333: I. Allegro F. Mendelssohn - Rondo Capriccioso, Op. 14 F. Mendelssohn: Concerto No 1., 1. Movement

1st Prize with Special Mention

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Fenix Award International Music Competition — 2/2026

PIANO · D

- F. Mendelssohn: Concerto No 1., 1. Movement - Joseph Haydn: Piano sonata in F Major, HOB XVI: 23, I. Allegro - Felix Mendelssohn - Rondo Capriccioso, Op. 14 - W. A. Mozart: Piano Sonata No. 13 in B-Flat Major, K. 333: I. Allegro

Platinum Winner

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Colors of Chopin International Piano Competition — 2/2026

Piano · Junior

F. Mendelssohn: Concerto No 1., 1. Movement Joseph Haydn: Piano sonata in F Major, HOB XVI: 23, I. Allegro W. A. Mozart: Piano Sonata No. 13 in B-Flat Major, K. 333: I. Allegro

Exceptional Talent Award
Junior Gold Prize

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BACH International Music Competition — 1/2026

Piano · D

F. Mendelssohn: Concerto No 1., 1. Movement Joseph Haydn: Piano sonata in F Major, HOB XVI: 23, I. Allegro F. Mendelssohn - Rondo Capriccioso, Op. 14 W. A. Mozart: Piano Sonata No. 13 in B-Flat Major, K. 333: I. Allegro

Absolute Winner

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Ad Libitum International Piano Competition — 1/2026

Piano · Piano Junior

Felix Mendelssohn: Concerto No 1., 1. Movement Joseph Haydn: Piano sonata in F Major, HOB XVI: 23, I. Allegro W. A. Mozart: Piano Sonata No. 13 in B-Flat Major, K. 333: I. Allegro